Founded in the 1930s, Giovanni Galli and Co. claimed to have produced
the world’s first alloy caliper brakes. Dr. Giovanni Savio, Galli's
nephew was the company director from the 1970s.

By the late 1970s, GALLI
presented a branded groupo, having successfully partnered with
Maillard and Stronglight of France to supply certain components. The
brakes, crank sets and derailleurs were redesigned and produced by
GALLI
in Turin. The line included derailleurs, crank sets, rims, brakes
and hubs.